A Tribute to Max

that Max Schneider had earned himself a day dedicated solely to him. The group arrived at Max�s house on schedule, which on Mayor time meant somewhere between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.. As the music subsided and the talking quieted, Max and Dorothy appeared on their front porch. Max was obviously surprised at what appeared to be a large crowd of birthday well wishers. The Mayor announced the reason for the group�s early morning parade about town as he explained to Max that everyone present wished to pay their respects to a man who was to be admired and esteemed on his ninetieth birthday. Max stood tall and proud as the Mayor proceeded to read the proclamation declaring August 25th as �Max Schneider Day�. Max listened attentively to the proclamation with a gleam in his eye and a quiet smile on his face, then expressed his appreciation to the group as they bid Max a very happy birthday and ended the celebration with a chorus of �Happy Birthday To You�.

Max Schneider went to sleep on Sunday, April 14th, never to wake in this life again. He was ninety-one years old. There are no guarantees on this earth that a person will be able to live a long, happy and prosperous life. But Max did just that.

While many people are prone to criticize, Max was a positive thinker who preferred to take action rather than criticize the actions of others.

The City of Lake Helen owes many of its accomplishments to Max Schneider. Lake Helen was a part of Max. He loved and cherished the town he lived in. He used his words and his actions to protect her. He nurtured Lake Helen and watched her thrive under his careful eye.

Max, you will be deeply missed. Your pragmatic intelligence and biting wit will never be matched. You touched the hearts and lives of many people. You left your mark. You made a difference. You can rest peacefully now. Thank you Max.

The little troupe marched down Connecticut Avenue banging on their makeshift musical instruments. Mayor Shuttleworth, with his pants rolled-up at his ankles and his hat fairly askew on his head, was leading his little party towards the home of Max Schneider. The Mayor had gathered a group of about twenty citizens together at Hopkins Hall on this day to parade to Max�s house in order to wish him a very happy ninetieth birthday. A proclamation had been prepared honoring this most prestigious citizen for his outstanding accomplishments on behalf on the City. The Mayor�s idea was to surprise Max at his home and present him with this proclamation declaring August 25th as �Max Schneider Day�. If anyone deserved such pomp and circumstance, then Max was entitled to this honor.

Max�s wife Dorothy had been forewarned that the group would converge on her house this morning. She had assured the Mayor previously that Max would be present to hear the Mayor resound to all the town